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10 Key Marketing Metrics Small Hotels and Resorts Should Be Tracking
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10 Key Marketing Metrics Small Hotels and Resorts Should Be Tracking

“You can’t manage what you can’t measure” is a famous business quote attributed to various authors. While the original source of the saying is debatable, the meaning is certain and highly applicable to marketing. In an increasingly competitive hospitality landscape, small hotels and resorts must leverage key marketing metrics to measure the efficacy of their…

SEM, PPC, SEO, GBP, WTH? Search Marketing Defined
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SEM, PPC, SEO, GBP, WTH? Search Marketing Defined

Confused by the vast array of confusing abbreviations around Search Marketing? Don’t feel bad – even people within the industry get confused! Let’s look at the 3 main areas of Search Marketing and clear them up! SEM – Search Engine Marketing Although sometimes used to describe PPC (below), Search Engine Marketing is the overall practice…

Small Budget, Big Impact: Hotel Marketing in 2024
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Small Budget, Big Impact: Hotel Marketing in 2024

For hotels operating with a small budget, effective hotel marketing strategies don’t necessarily require huge expenditures. Here are some practical and cost-effective suggestions. Leverage Social Media Regularly post engaging content, such as behind-the-scenes glimpses, guest testimonials, resort features and local attractions. Use hashtags and location tags, and engage with your audience through comments and messages…

Why The Heck Do I Need to Pay for Google Ads Management?
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Why The Heck Do I Need to Pay for Google Ads Management?

The fact that you can create a Google Ads account and have ads running in about a half hour makes this a very valid question, why you should consider paying for an Ads Management company to manage your ads? The answer is simple: A skilled and responsible company will add more value to your ads…

Tourism Marketing: Optimized Email Marketing for Hotels 
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Tourism Marketing: Optimized Email Marketing for Hotels 

When was the last time you optimized your email campaigns for better results? Email marketing plays an integral role in the marketing strategy of any hospitality business, ranging from expansive chain resorts to quaint boutique hotels and charming B&Bs. Its pivotal role is particularly evident in attracting last-minute travellers and fostering loyalty among returning guests….

Advertising in 2023 – How To Succeed And What To Avoid
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Advertising in 2023 – How To Succeed And What To Avoid

Are you wanting to grow your business through advertising? Are you wondering if that’s even possible? Join veteran advertiser (and Google Premier Partner) Robert Cooper as he shares how companies can advertise effectively and how to avoid the many advertising pitfalls. We had a focus on online advertising but we also dug into traditional advertising,…

Thought Leadership – The AI-Killing Content Marketing Strategy
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Thought Leadership – The AI-Killing Content Marketing Strategy

With the advent of AI, a “post and pray” content marketing strategy just won’t cut it anymore. “So so” content marketing hasn’t really worked for years and with AI it’s quickly becoming a race to mediocrity. However, by it’s very definition, AI can’t create original content so there’s a great opportunity to differentiate yourself and…

Why Is Thought Leadership the Best Content Strategy, Hands Down?
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Why Is Thought Leadership the Best Content Strategy, Hands Down?

In recent years, content marketing has been a real marketing industry buzzword. However, a majority of companies doing it are wasting their time and efforts pumping out a mediocre “weekly post.” Most companies are getting little value from doing it (and providing little value through it!). This is especially true in an AI environment where…

Mastering Google Ads Conversion with Simon Kingsnorth
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Mastering Google Ads Conversion with Simon Kingsnorth

Our founder, Robert Cooper, joined Simon Kingsnorth on his “For The Love of Marketing” podcast to look at how to make your Google Ads convert. Watch the episode below to hear Robert share his insights and strategies on how to create Google Ads campaigns that drive real results. From targeting the right audience to crafting…